Grapefruit Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɹeɪpˌfɹut/
GRAYP-froot
/ɡɹˈeɪpfɹuːt/
GRAYP-froot
Definição
A large, round, citrus fruit with thick skin and a sour or slightly bitter taste. The flesh is usually pink or yellow and is often eaten fresh or as juice.
Uso & Nuances
'Grapefruit' is commonly used in health, diet, and breakfast contexts. The taste is much more sour and bitter than oranges. Not to be confused with 'grapes'—the name comes from the fruit growing in clusters. 'Grapefruit juice' is a common phrase.
Spanish: toronja - pomeloPortuguese (BR): toranjaPortuguese (PT): toranjaChinese (Simplified): 葡萄柚Chinese (Traditional): 葡萄柚Hindi: चकोतराArabic: جريب فروتBengali: জাম্বুরাRussian: грейпфрутJapanese: グレープフルーツVietnamese: bưởiKorean: 자몽Turkish: greyfurtUrdu: چکوترہIndonesian: jeruk bali
Frases de Exemplo
I like to eat grapefruit for breakfast.
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He drank a glass of grapefruit juice.
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A grapefruit is bigger than an orange.
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Could you slice up some grapefruit for the salad?
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Some people find grapefruit way too bitter, but I love it.
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I heard that eating grapefruit can interact with some medicines.
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